Role: Procurement Workplace Lead UK&I
Location: Hybrid with the requirement to be in London 1-2x week
Salary: £46,000 - £69,000
About the Role
We are seeking a UK&I Sourcing Specialist who will manage category sourcing and contract management activities across the UK & Ireland region, with a focus on Workplace, HR and Corporate Services.
The role involves delivering sourcing projects, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement processes align with global and regional category strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement global and regional category strategies across UK&I projects.
- Identify and manage sourcing opportunities through spend analysis and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market research, RFP development, supplier evaluation, negotiation and award.
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, including SLAs and compliance with legal and internal policies.
- Support adoption of preferred suppliers and negotiated contracts within purchasing systems.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes, regulations and internal policies.
- Monitor category KPIs and savings targets.
Key Relationships
- Global & Regional Category Leads
- Local Business Stakeholders
- Procurement Leads and Sourcing Teams
- Legal and Operations teams
Skills & Experience
- Solid experience in procurement, sourcing or category management.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a matrix organisation.
- Ability to understand and communicate local nuances (market, process, relationships).
- Proactive, solution-oriented and collaborative approach.
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